FNSPRT415Prepare and establish powers of attorney

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What an assessment for FNSPRT415 must cover

31 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Advise client on legal requirements of establishing appointment of power of attorney

  • 1.1Determine client’s circumstances and objectives for appointment of a power of attorney
  • 1.2Explain to client the types of powers the attorney holds
  • 1.3Present and clarify legislative requirements regarding attorney appointment
  • 1.4Present and clarify products and services relevant to client’s circumstances and their estate, including fees and charges
  • 1.5Respond to client’s questions regarding preparation of appointment
  • 1.6Confirm client’s understanding of the legislative requirements of the attorney appointment and types of powers the attorney holds

2 Take instructions on behalf of client in relation to appointment

  • 2.1Assess and confirm testamentary capacity of client according to legislative and organisational requirements, obtaining legal or medical opinion as required
  • 2.2Record instructions of client and establish details of powers of attorney
  • 2.3Provide client with ethical advice, recommendations and options relating to power of attorney that comply with legislative requirements

3 Prepare, confirm and execute appointment

  • 3.1Prepare a draft power of attorney according to client instructions and legislative requirements
  • 3.2Discuss and verify power of attorney with client
  • 3.3Arrange and confirm execution according to the power of attorney and legislative and organisational requirements
  • 3.4Organise and advise client of record-keeping, safe storage and review of power of attorney according to organisational requirements

Performance evidence

  • establish powers of attorney or financial administration orders for at least two different clients
  • advise and confirm client’s understanding of the preparation of the appointment
  • assess testamentary capacity of client and make accurate records of client instructions

Knowledge evidence

  • key requirements of legislation and regulations relating to powers of attorney
  • tests applied to establish a client’s legal capacity to make a valid appointment
  • tests applied to establish the validity of an appointment
  • types of power of attorney appointments, including: general, enduring, limited
  • organisational policies and procedures relating to establishing a power of attorney
  • products and services offered by personal trustee organisations and fees and charges that apply
  • role, responsibilities and powers of the personal trust officer, including: organisational expectations, limitation of personal authority in not giving investment advice
  • role played by, and procedures for, internal or external specialists relating to personal trustee sector
  • professional code of conduct, in the personal trustee sector

Foundation skills

  • Oral communication: Articulates clearly using vocabulary suitable to audience to convey or request information. Uses active listening, questioning and reading of non-verbal signals to clarify information and confirm understanding.
  • Reading: Critically analyses documentation from a variety of sources and records and consolidates information to determine requirements.
  • Writing: Accurately records information and prepares correspondence and documentation using clear language and organisational formats and protocols.
  • Problem solving: Identifies and acts on issues that contravene relevant policies, procedures and legal requirements.
  • Planning and organising: Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes.
  • Technology: Uses the main features and functions of digital systems and technologies to enter, store and access information.

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What does an assessment tool for FNSPRT415 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSPRT415 needs to address all 31 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for FNSPRT415?

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